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Gigs

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010:

Guesting with the wonderful DAVE COTTLE TRIO at Swansea Jazz. Deep joy!For full details of venue, times and charges please call:01792 380615 and/or 07501 928438

Val Randolph Productions:07810 445540

Thursday, August 5th, 2010:

A special concert at ST. MARY’S CHURCH, near Tamworth with LEN SKEAT AND FRIENDS featuring Phil Phillips (piano/vocal) and John Garfield (vocal). For full details please ring Len Skeat on:07956 829758

Friday, August 6th, 2010:

‘ROCKING IN RHYTHM’ starring PAUL JONES and the HALF DOZEN  returns to Southport - this time to the AMBASSADOR’S THEATRE,  Promenade, Southport, Merseyside PR9 0DZ. Please telephone:0870  0606627 for bookings 

A Val Randolph Production:07810 445540

Thursday, August 19th, 2010:

At Googlies Jazz Club, Botany Bay, Enfield with the Colin Peters Quartet. Music starts at 8pm. For more details please call John Jarvis:0208 350 3541

Val Randolph Productions:07810 445540

Friday, August 20th, 2010:

A welcome return to GUERNSEY to play for their newly re-formed jazz club and guitarist Jeff George. Full details as soon as I have them. Come fly with me!

Sunday, August 29th, 2010:

Join TONY COMPTON and I for another sunny afternoon concert (we hope!!) at the Bandstand in beautiful Priory Park! Music starts at 3pm and with luck you won’t need an umbrella!!!It’ll be fun either way! Thanks to Rosemary Pennnington for another chance to play!

Thursday, September 9th, 2010:

We bring ‘ROCKING IN RHYTHM’ starring PAUL JONES and the HALF DOZEN to the White Rocks Pavilion, Hastings

Friday, September 10th, 2010:

With VAL WISEMAN for her legendary ‘LADY SINGS THE BLUES’ review at the Marine Theatre, Church Street, Lyme Regis, DORSET. 7.30pm. For tickets for Val’s great show, plase call the Box Office:01297 442138

Tuesday, September 14th, 2010:

“Rocking in Rhythm” with Paul Jones and the Half Dozen comes to the Medina Theatre, Fairlee Rd.
Newport, Isle of Wight P030 2EL. It’s great to be back! For bookings, please call: 01983 527020

Wednesday, September 15th, 2010:

Join TONY COMPTON and I for our annual lunchtime session at the CIVIC CENTRE, VICTORIA AVENUE, SOUTHEND ON SEA. We start at 12.00 and finish at 1pm so there’s time for a drink afterwards!And it’s whatever you want to pay…….so we’d better play well!

Friday, September 17th, 2010:

A very special concert in memory of DERRICK WOOD at Paglesham Church. TONY COMPTON and I will be paying our respects and we hope to see all our old friends and enjoy some good music together in tribute to a dear departed friend. The music starts at 7.30 and you can buy tickets from  Jeanette and Colin Burton on 01702 258607. I do hope you’ll come to this one!

Sunday, September 19th, 2010:

‘Lady sings the Blues’ starring VAL WISEMAN and the ALL-STARS comes to the Talyesin Arts Centre, SWANSEA, Glams. Show starts at 7.30! For details/information please call:01792 296883

Friday, September 24th, 2010:

Guesting at the ROCHESTER JAZZ FESTIVAL at Dickens’ World, Chatham. A Roan Keasey-Lawson presentation. Full details tbc.

Sunday, October 10th, 2010:

10-10-10!!! On this special date we have a very special concert - ‘I GOT RHYTHM’  with the SOUTHEND GIRLS’ CHOIR and TONY COMPTON (piano-accordian) at the Palce Theatre, Westcliff-on-Sea. Music starts at 8pm. For details/tickets please contact:RosemaryPennington@southend.gov.uk or call Southend Civic Centre and ask for Rosemary:(01702)215000

Wednesday, October 13th, 2010:

Our first show with soul diva P.P.Arnold and the Half Dozen. A world premiere for a brand-new show. All her hits and much more. Come and see us at the Theatre Royal, New Road, Brighton, BN1 1SD! For tickets please call:0870 060 6650

Val Randolph Productions:07810 445540

Thursday, October 14th, 2010:

With good friend Mark Wallace at Kensington! More details to follow!

Friday, October 15th, 2010:

At Norwich Playhouse for our old friend Caroline Richardson presenting our brand-new show starring Britain’s greatest soul-diva P.P.ARNOLD and the HALF DOZEN. The address:42-58 St George’s Street, Norwich NR3 1AB. For tickets please call:01603 612580 - and do book early!

A Paul Ripley Presentation:01905 778177

Saturday, October 23rd, 2010:

With the great P.P. Arnold and the pollwinning Half Dozen presenting our brand-new show at the Playhouse, High Street, Weston-Super-Mare BS23 1HP. For tickets please call:01934 645544

A Paul Ripley Presentation:01905 778177

Sunday, October 24th, 2010:

With the pollwinning Half Dozen and soul legend P.P. ARNOLD we bring our brand-new show to Victoria Hall, Banall Street, Stoke on Trent ST1 3AD. For tickets please call:0844 871 7649

Val Randolph Prductions:07810 445540

Tuesday, October 26th, 2010:

We bring our great new show starring soul-diva P.P.ARNOLD and the pollwinning HALF-DOZEN to the Beck Theatre, Grange Road, Hayes, Middlesex UB3 2UE. Don’t miss out on this fantastic NEW presentation! For tickets please call:0208 561 8371

Val Randolph Productions:07810 445540

Thursday, October 28th, 2010:

Our great show ‘JAZZ GOES TO THE MOVIES’ comes to the Lyric Theatre, King Street, Carmarthen SA31 1BD starring VAL WISEMAN and the fantastic HALF DOZEN! For tickets please call:01267 224815

Lyric Theatre

Saturday, November 6th, 2010:

A concert with TONY COMPTON at Hadleigh Church. Details to follow!

Tuesday, November 9th, 2010:

I’m looking forward to coming back to Wraysbury’s very fine Jazz Club with my All-Star Dixielanders. Full details yet to be confirmed but the date’s on and I’ll keep you informed!Meantime for tickets please call:Rosemary Smith on 01784 483452 or e-mail:micro500@btinternet.com

Monday, November 15th, 2010:

An evening of New Orleans jazz with Jackie Free’s All-Stars featuring Tim Huskisson and Hugh Rainey, at the E.K.Cole Club, Prittlewell, Essex. For details and tickets please call Gary Gleed on (01702)482683

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010:

Back to Chigwell Jazz Club with JACKIE FREE’S JAZZMEN, featuring Julian Marc Stringle. The music starts at 8.30pm, and for tickets, call Jackie on:01992 573667

Wednesday, December 8th, 2010:

Our ‘ROCKING IN RHYTHM’ show starring PAUL JONES with the HALF DOZEN comes back to Darlington Arts Centre (Vane Terrace Darlington, County Durham DL3) after its last sellout visit! For tickets please call: 01325 483 271 and try to book early!

Previous Gigs

Sunday, July 25th, 2010:

Guesting with Chris Walker’s Quintet for the SOUTHSEA JAZZ SUNDAY’ on beautiful Southsea Beach in the afternoon. For exact times/details, call Chris on 01425 655631

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010:

With VAL WISEMAN for her all-star review ‘LADY SINGS THE BLUES’ at Oxford. Full details of time/venue from BIG BEAR MUSIC:0121 454 7020

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010:

A very special session ‘Saluting the Great Jazz Trumpeters’ for good friend Keith McDowell with Craig Milverton’s Trio at the REFORM CLUB, Pall Mall, London. I’m not sure if you can get in but if you ‘d like to try please call Keith on:0207 607 7190!

Saturday, July 10th, 2010:

The NATIONAL JAZZ ARCHIVE celebrates its ‘Open Day’ down from Traps Hill at Loughton Methodist Church! Your host is DAVID NATHAN and there’ll be live music, and a star interview with JOHN ALTMAN - just back from the USA! Event starts at 1.30pm! Tickets and more information from David on 020 8502 0181

Friday, July 9th, 2010:

At FARNBOROUGH JAZZ CLUB with old friend RON RUSSELL’S great Dixieland band featuring Ron, Tim Huskisson, Dave Hewett, Jim Douglas, and Stan Bourke! You can find us at Farnborough Sports Club, High Street, Farnborough, Kent BR6 7BB. Doors open at 7.30pm; tickets are £8.00  and the music goes from 8.30-11.30. There’s plenty of parking too but dancing as well, so leave the car outside!Great music with that Condon touch……………!

Thursday, July 8th, 2010:

Guesting  for Kelvin and Lesley CHRISTIANE at Richmond and Twickenham Jazz Club, THE CROWN Bar and Kitchen, 174 Richmond Road, TW1 2NH. Tickets are £9.00/£8.00 (concessions); there’s great food available and you can book for a table on 0208 892 5896! For more information please call 0208 286 3242 or look at:www.rtjazzclub.com  This’ll be a great night so book early!

Friday, July 2nd, 2010:

A special concert by DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN at THE BARN, CARLTON for our very good friend JOHN TUSTING! Concert starts at 7.30pm and here’s all the contact details in good big print:

BARN, CARLTON

John Tusting,

Hill House,

Carlton

BEDS MK43 7ND

01234  720908

This beautiful barn-theatre is one of our very favourite venues so we promise you a great evening!

A Val Randolph Promotion.

Thursday, July 1st, 2010:

I’ll be joining the Company of  Big Bear Music’s legendary tribute to Billie Holiday, ‘Lady Sings the Blues’ at the Solihull Arts Complex, Solihull. Star of the show is pollwinning singer VAL WISEMAN and Roy Williams, Alan Barnes and a septet of great British jazzmen will be on hand as usual too! Show starts at 7.30pm - and it’ll be great!

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010:

A second guest-spot with the HUGH RAINEY JAZZ BAND at the Lodge Country Inn, Hayes Chase, Battlesbridge. Phone 01245 320060 for details. Music starts at 8.15pm and admission is FREE!

Saturday, June 26th, 2010:

Come fly with ‘Lady Sings the Blues’! VAL WISEMAN, the show’s star, joins Digby, Roy Williams, Alan Barnes et.al. at the Riverboat Jazz Festival, Silkeborg, DENMARK. We haven’t been abroad for a year or so, so come and join us….this one’ll be fun! Full details from Jim Simpson and the mighty Big Bear Organization at:0121 454 7020

Thursday, June 24th, 2010:

Marching around COVENT GARDEN with Tim Wacher’s Troubadours to celebrate the ancient ceremony of Covent Garden’s ‘Renewal of the Leases’. This historic event dates all the way back to the 1980s, but it’s not to be missed! Stand and marvel at the exchange of apples and roses while the Marching Band brings back the sounds of New Orleans! Free to everyone (apart from the leaseholders!). From 4pm!

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010:

Guesting with the HUGH RAINEY JAZZ BAND at the Lodge Country Inn, Rettendon Lodge, Hayes Chase Battlesbridge. For details phone:01245 320060. Music starts at 8.15 and entrance is FREE! So hope to see you there!

Sunday, June 20th, 2010:

A sunn y afternoon concert with TONY COMPTON for Rosemary Pennington on the bandstand at Priory Park. Music starts at 3pm! Hope to see you there!

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010:

Guesting at the ROCHESTER JAZZ CLUB for Roan Kearsey-Lawson. Music starts at 8pm. Full details to follow!

Saturday, June 5th, 2010:

A VERY special concert featuring the RON RUSSELL ALL STARS  - Digby, Ron, Tim Huskisson (clarinet)Dave Hewett (trombone), Jim Douglas (guitar) and Stan Bourke (drums) - for the Friends of St. George’s Church, Benenden, Kent. The concert will be held in the Village Hall, Benenden; doors open at 7pm and the music starts at 7.30 for two nice long sets finishing around 10pm. There’s a bar on-site, but bring your own food for what will be a wonderful jazz evening. Tickets are £15.00 on the door or £10.00 if you pre-book (good idea!). To do that call  Anthony Beattie on 01580 240973 or 01580 752300 or e-mail:anthony_beattie@yahoo.co.uk

See you there!!!!

Saturday, May 29th, 2010:

Back on the road (it’s a busy week!) for ‘ROCKING IN RHYTHM’ with the great PAUL JONES and our pollwinning HALF DOZEN. This time we’re at the beautiful NEW THEATRE ROYAL, Portsmouth and you can book tickets on 023 9264 9000 !Book early to avoid swimming instead!

A Paul Ripley Production:01905 778177

Friday, May 28th, 2010:

With the great PAUL JONES again - and the pollwinning HALF-DOZEN - presenting ‘Rocking in Rhythm!’ at the Regent Centre, 51 High Street, Christchurch BH23 1AS. All the hits and much more! For bookings please call:01202 479952 and look forward to seeing you there!

 A Paul Ripley Presentation:01905 778177

Thursday, May 27th, 2010:

A great return to one of my favourite venues - and bands! Guesting with JULIAN MARC STRINGLE at the Birchwood Country Club, Birchwood Road, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent DA2 7HJ. For details/tickets please call:01322 662038

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010:

We come to the GUILDHALL, STAMFORD with ‘ROCKING IN RHYTHM’:PAUL JONES and the HALF DOZEN cruising at full speed!You can book in advance of course……hope to see you!

A Paul Ripley Production:01905 778177

Sunday, May 23rd, 2010:

ROCKING IN RHYTHM’ starring the great PAUL JONES with DIGBY’S HALF DOZEN makes its debut at HARLOW PLAYHOUSE, Playhouse Square, Harlow, Essex CM20 1LS. This is the first time we’ve played Harlow so do book up early: the Box Office number is 01279 431945!

Saturday, May 22nd, 2010:

‘ROCKING IN RHYTHM’ starring Britain’s greatest Blues Brother PAUL JONES plus DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN makes a triumphant return to HUNTINGDON HALL, WORCESTER! We were sold out last time so do book early, and here’s the contact details:
Box Office 01905 611427
Email boxofficemanager@worcesterlive.co.uk
www.worcesterlive.co.uk

This is our favourite show as you know, so we look forward to seeing you there!

A Paul Ripley presentation:01905 778177

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010:

With the great JACKIE FREE JAZZMEN (featuring Julian Marc Stringle) at Chigwell Jazz Club. Music starts at 8.30pm. For tickets/information contact Jackie on 01992 573667 - and there’s a chance of a famous ’surprise guest’ too……….!

Sunday, May 16th, 2010:

All over Birmingham for an exciting new venture pioneered by JIM SIMPSON: his ‘COUNTDOWN SESSIONS’ to the great BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL 2010!! I’ll be playing with Birmingham’s top musicians - and here’s the details of the sessions:

MAY

Date	Time	Venue
Wednesday 12th	20:00	Wine Republic Centenary Square Broad Street, City Centre, Birmingham 0121 644 6464
Thursday 13th	19:00	Bohemia Restaurant 23 Oak Tree Lane Selly Oak, Birmingham0121 471 2713
Friday 14th	19:30	Stageside Bar and RestaurantThorp Street, Birmingham0870 730 1234
Saturday 15th     Afternoon	2:30	Jazz On The Water 0121 236 7057
Night	19:00	Old Orleans 80 Broad Street Birmingham 0121 633 0144
Sunday 16th       Afternoon	14:00	Botanical Gardens 12A Westbourne Road Edgbaston, Birmingham0121 454 1860
Night	18:00	Malt House 75 King Edwards Road Birmingham 0121 633 4171

Look forward to seeing you!

For full details of ALL the other ‘Countdown Sessions’ featuring ‘Tipitina’, Val Wiseman, Becky Brine and more, please call Big Bear Music on 0121 454 7020

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010:

Masterclass with the jazz students of Latymer Upper School Hammersmith for Mark Wallace (Private) 3pm-10pm.

Monday, May 10th, 2010:

Private master-class for Malcolm Earle-Smith at Trinity College of Music 2-5.30pm

Sunday, May 9th, 2010:

A VERY special event. In association with the National Jazz Archive, Digby presents ‘THANK YOU GEORGE’ - a tribute to the founding father of British Traditional jazz who died earlier this year. George’s most recent Dixielanders led by trumpeter Chez Chesterman will be joined by founder members Wally Fawkes, Owen Bryce and Eddie Harvey, and Digby’s band will feature guests including John Barnes, Brian White, Chris Gower and star vocalist VAL WISEMAN. Doors open 12.00 and the music plays on until 2.30pm. There’ll be a special presentation to George’s daughter Penny, and we expect a record crowd so book early:jenny@the100club.co.uk or call:0207636 0933

Thursday, May 6th, 2010:

Appearing with the great Tony Compton (piano-accordian) at a very special jazz evening promoted by the students of South Essex College, Luker Road, Southend-on-sea, Essex, SS1 1ND . This wonderful show offers gourmet-food - and some beautiful jazz too! For details please contact the evening’s organizer: Stephen Watson:07719 967959

Monday, May 3rd, 2010:

Private masterclass for Malcolm Earle-Smith at Trinity College of Music 2-5.30pm

Thursday, April 29th, 2010:

Starring with PAUL JONES, the Half-Dozen appear at ALBAN ARENA, Civic Close
Town Centre, St. Albans AL1 3LD in our great show ‘ROCKING IN RHYTHM!’. For tickets/details please ring:01727 844 488

Sunday, April 25th, 2010:

Appearing at the ‘Humphrey Lyttelton Celebration Concert’ at Hammersmith Apollo with KENNY BALL AND HIS JAZZMEN plus a host of star guests!

Saturday, April 24th, 2010:

VAL WISEMAN with DIGBY’S HALF-DOZEN were bringing ‘JAZZ GOES TO THE MOVIES’ to the Theatr Elli
Station Road, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire SA15 1AH.

BUT PLEASE NOTE, GOOD FRIENDS;THIS SHOW HAS NOW BEEN RE-LOCATED TO THE LYRIC THEATRE CAMARTHEN AND WILL BE PRESENTED ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 28TH 2010. For tickets/information, tel: 01267 224815.

A Paul Ripley Music Production:01905 778177

Friday, April 23rd, 2010:

We bring ‘ELLA AND LOUIS’ , our sellout tribute show to the BUDLEIGH FESTIVAL starring MAGGIE REEDAY with DIGBY and the CRAIG MILVERTON TRIO. Details/bookings:01392 670784

A Paul Ripley Music presentation:01905 778177

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010:

Special guest-spot ‘down west’ (Exeter area!) with Craig Milverton’s Trio! For full details/tickets please call Craig on:01392 670784

Monday, April 19th, 2010:

Special guest at Joe and Jan  Mudele’s wonderful BEXLEY JAZZ CLUB at the  Kings Head, High Street, Bexley. Music starts at 8.30. For tickets/details, call Jan on 0208 467 1350

Sunday, April 18th, 2010:

A very special evening with DIGBY’S HALF DOZEN in concert  at Granville’s Restaurant, 1 Station Road Stone, Staffordshire ST15 8JP! Music starts at around 8pm. Details and tickets:please contact Adam on 01785 816 658 and be prepared for the surprise appearance of a superstar guest too!

Sunday, April 11th, 2010:

An afternoon session at The Chequers Inn, High Street, Canewdon, Rochford, Essex, SS4 3QA with the amazing TONY COMPTON (piano accordian). The music starts at 3pm and goes through until 6! For details, contact DAVE ELVIN:01702 258029.

Monday, April 5th, 2010:

Appearing with a host of stars at the BRITISH JAZZ FEDERATION’S 9TH ‘HARLOW JAZZ FESTIVAL’ at the Swallow Hotel, Old Harlow. A major event in Britain’s annual jazz calendar and this year’s guests include Bruce Adams, Alan Barnes, Roy Williams, Julian Marc Stringle and many more. For full details/tickets please call Liz Lincoln on (01702)339565 or e-mail:lizlincoln@blueyonder.co.uk

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010:

Guesting for Fiona McSorley at SYDENHAM JAZZ CLUB held at GOLDEN LION,116 High Street, Sydenham SE26 5JX. For tickets/details call Fiona:0208 659 9451

Saturday, March 27th, 2010:

Guesting with that great pianist PAUL SAWTELL at the George Hotel, Hollybush Road, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 4AX
A classy duet session for old friend Tim Lord. Telephone 01746-768868 for details

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010:

With the great ‘DAVE SHEPHERD ALL STAR DIXIELANDERS’ (Roy Williams, Nick Dawson et al) at the READING REAL ALE AND JAZZ FESTIVAL. 8pm. For tickets/details please contact CHRIS WALKER: 01425 655631

Monday, March 22nd, 2010:

Guesting with All-Star band at Chipstead Football Club! This is a great venue and all the top players appear there! However if you are travelling to Chipstead FC it’s best to go to Coulsdon South where there is a District Cars cab office and you should be able to get a cab to the ground for about £5 and book a return journey. Beware though! -if you travel to Chipstead Station there is NO cab office and it is about 1.1/2 miles to the ground, up a very steep and narrow hill with NO pavements or street lights.

Sunday, March 21st, 2010:

Coming back to Ronnie Scott’s for another fantastic ‘Jazz Brunch’ with Digby, Julian Marc Stringle (reeds/vocal)Nick Dawson (piano/vocal) Len Skeat (bass) and ERIC DELANEY (drums). Doors open at 12.00 and for bookings call Ronnie’s on:020 7439 0747. Address:47 Frith Street, London W10 4HT. Look forward to seeing you!

Friday, March 19th, 2010:

On tour with acclaimed American singer-pianist DARYL SHERMAN direct from the Algonquin Hotel New York! Full details/schedule to be confirmed but we’re all over England so watch this space!Dates confirmed so far are Saville Exchange, Stockton, North Shields (12)and Concorde Club, East Leigh (17)

Sunday, March 7th, 2010:

A special presentation of  ‘JAZZ GOES TO THE MOVIES’ starring VAL WISEMAN with DIGBY’S HALF-DOZEN at the Regent Centre, 51 High Street, CHRISTCHURCH, Dorset. For tickets please call:01202 479952

A Paul Ripley Music presentation:01905 778177

Friday, March 5th, 2010:

A return to our old friends at ONGAR JAZZ CLUB for an evening of songs and swing with VAL WISEMAN plus Digby’s Half Dozen. Show starts at 8pm. For tickets/information please call Howard Nicholson:(01277) 899504

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010:

With the ‘GREAT BRITISH JAZZ BAND!’ and special guest star VAL WISEMAN for our good friend Trevor Mitchell at EPSOM PLAYHOUSE, Ewell Way, Epsom, Surrey. For bookings please ring: 01372 742226

Saturday, February 6th, 2010:

The triumphant return of ‘ROCKING IN RHYTHM’ starring PAUL JONES with DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN to the Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton. Here’s the contact details in big print (that’s the way they appeared on the cut’n'paste!!!!):

BREWHOUSE THEATRE TAUNTON

01823 274608

infor@the brewhouse.net

 

LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!

Friday, January 29th, 2010:

A special one-night presentation of ‘ELLA AND LOUIS’ (direct from a sellout season at Ronnie Scott’s London) starring Maggie REEDAY with DIGBY and the CRAIG MILVERTON TRIO at the Medina Theatre, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight. For tickets please call:01983 527020

A Paul Ripley Music presentation:01905 778177

Friday, January 22nd, 2010:

(tbc) A special presentation of ‘Lady sings the Blues’ starring VAL WISEMAN at Whitehaven Cumbria. Watch this space!

Sunday, January 17th, 2010:

After Pershore, Digby will be rushing down the motorway to celebrate a great JAZZ BRUNCH with his Friends at Ronnie Scott’s, 47 Frith Street, LONDON W1D 4HT (as if you needed telling!). The brunch (a first for the club!) runs from around 12-4pm and you can book tickets on:020 7439 0747. Dig’s friends will include NICK DAWSON (piano and songs and the current M/D for ‘Mamma Mia’ down the road), plus KAREN SHARP (just voted top tenor saxophonist in the 2009 British Jazz Awards!) JOHN DAY on bass and STOP PRESS! - Britain’s ‘King of the Drums’ ERIC DELANEY making a rare London appearance! Some other well-known guests have promised - or threatened -to drop in too! It’ll be a great way to spend lunchtime in London’s legendary home of jazz, so do come and join us!

Saturday, January 16th, 2010:

Our first visit to the NUMBER EIGHT ARTS CENTRE, 8, High Street,  Pershore WR10 1BG (not too far from Worcester!) with our great show ‘ROCKING IN RHTHM’ starring PAUL JONES and the HALF DOZEN! Our special guest this evening wll be  pollwinning tenor-saxophonist (British Jazz Awards 2009) KAREN SHARP so this’ll be a reat evening. You can reserve tickets on:01386 561906 and we hope to see you there!

Monday, January 4th, 2010:

Opening the New Year with a Dixieland celebration at the E.K.Cole Club, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea featuring the DIGBY FAIRWEATHER ALL STARS (Tim Huskisson, Chris Gower, John China, Roger Curfey and Mark Cecil). Music starts at 8.30pm. Tickets from Gary at:(01702) 482683

Sunday, January 3rd, 2010:

Guesting with Pete Corrigan’s Band of Hope at the Queens Theatre, Billet Lane Hornchurch. Music starts at 1pm. All,enquuiries please call:01708 440130. Happy New Year by the way!

Monday, December 21st, 2009:

Celebrating Christmas with the Joe Mudele All Stars at the Bexley Jazz Club. Joining Joe and Dig will be the great JOHN BARNES sporting songs, saxophones and monologues (if he’s in the mood!). The club’s H/Q (as if you didn’t know!) is at the KING’S HEAD, High Street, Bexley and the music starts at 8.30. As this is a special party you may be advised to bookn in advance:0208 467 1350.

Sunday, December 20th, 2009:

A special solo gig with the Terry Seabrook Trio at the BRUNSWICK, Hove. Full details at www.brunswickpub.co.uk or call (01273) 733984!

Saturday, December 19th, 2009:

Private function for DF! TBC!

Sunday, December 13th, 2009:

We start our celebrations for Christmas with a party for the FRANK SINATRA SOCIETY, Baden Powell House, 65-67 Queensgate, LONDON SW7 5JS. Come and join VAL WISEMAN, DIGBY and friends for songs and music starting around 4.00pm. For full details contact Roz Trainer:01480 382429.

Saturday, December 12th, 2009:

The HALF-DOZEN, PAUL JONES and I are very happy to be back at RONNIE SCOTT’S for part of their Christmas season! There’s no better way to celebrate a thoroughly cool Yule and you can book tickets  on 020 7439 0747. Need the address? - it’s 47 Frith Street, LONDON W1D 4HT! See you there!

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009:

Playing a gig at Googlie’s Jazz Club, Enfield with the Colin Peters Quartet. Details and tickets please call 020 8350 3541 (or after 5pm on Thursdays - that’s club night!) 07710 300088. And don’t forget to take a look at the fantastic ‘Googlies’ website - just Google ‘Googlies’ (gurgle, gurgle……….!!!!!!!!)

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009:

Putting in an appearance at 100 Oxford Street for the ‘KENNY BALL ALL-STAR CHRISTMAS CLAMBAKE’ at 100 Oxford Street, 12-2.30pm. Kenny will be hosting an all-star party packed with celebrity guests and all in aid of the NATIONAL JAZZ ARCHIVE! Book early for this fantastic event on 020 7636 0933 or online via www.the100club.co.uk  Tickets are £10.00. And look forward to seeing you there!!!!!

Our VERY spedial guests at the Clambake (bring your own clams!) include Britain’s finest young tenor-player KAREN SHARP, the great JOHN ALTMAN (just back from Hollywood!), the TED BEAMENT TRIO (with Len Skeat and Bobby Worth who’s just completed a London season with Barbra STREISAND!), DIGBY’S ALL-STAR DIXIELANDERS and of course the legendary KENNY BALL hosting the proceedings and setting the party fireworks off with his great trumpet! A lunchtime to remember!!!!

Sunday, November 29th, 2009:

Playing a special gig with the John Gibbon Trio in mid-Wales. For further details of times and venue of this brand-new booking (about 21 miles from Abergavenny) from drummer John Gibbon on (01873 853282)

Saturday, November 28th, 2009:

Playing for the ‘George Melly Sculpture Appeal’. There’s plans afoot to commission a major piece of sculpture to be set in Brecon, George’s longtime stomping-ground and fishing-waters where he once owned a castle (and a stretch of the River Usk!). Full details have yet to be set but Brecon Cathedral has been booked now and you can get more details from the website of our organizer Elizabeth Jeffries at  elizabeth@jeffreys.org.uk

Thursday, November 26th, 2009:

Join DIGBY and DAVID NATHAN this evening for the Annual Celebrity Interview of the National Jazz Archive. This year the interviewee is DIGBY (it’s twenty-one years since he opened the Archive in 1988) and there’ll be music too from his Trio (Ted Beament, Len Skeat and Bobby Worth). Details/tickets from David Nathan at the Archive (020 8502 0181), and the venue is just across the road from the National Jazz Archive at Loughton Methodist Church, High Street, Loughton, Essex.Hope to see you there!

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009:

With the JACKIE FREE ALL STARS (featuring Julian Marc Stringle) at Chigwell Jazz Club. 8pm.(Details/bookings:01992 573667)

Sunday, November 22nd, 2009:

A special appearance at the TORBAY FESTIVAL. On Saturday a talk celebrating songwriter JOHNNY MERCER’S centenary and on Sunday a full concert with the CRAIG MILVERTON Trio.Full details to follow!

Friday, November 20th, 2009:

The GREAT BRITISH JAZZ BAND  led by DIGBY  with special guest VAL WISEMAN make a return trip to Norwich Playhouse with a brand-new show for our good friend Caroline Richardson! It’s a 7.30 start and the band stars BRUCE ADAMS, JOHN BARNES, DAVE SHEPHERD, ROY WILLIAMS and all the gang. Address: Theatre Royal, Theatre Street, Norwich NR2 1RL and for tickets phone the Box Office on:01603 598598

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009:

With the DAVE SHEPHERD ALL STARS (aka the ‘BRITISH JAZZ KINGS’)  for good friend - and recent winner of the award for Britain’s most historic jazz club! - COLE MATHIESON at the CONCORDE CLUB, SCHOOL LANE,EAST LEIGH, NEAR SOUTHAMPTON. With Roy Williams,Dave Shepherd et.al. Show starts at 8.45;there’s great food, perfect surroundings (and host, naturally!) and you can book on this number:023 8065 1478!

Sunday, November 15th, 2009:

A local concert for all our Southend friends at the PALACE THEATRE, Westcliff-on-Sea. This evening I’ll be joined by my great friend and regular duettist, TONY COMPTON (piano-accordion). Hope to see you there!

Saturday, November 14th, 2009:

Sailing the Carribean in cabaret as special guest with the Chris Walker All Stars (Julian Marc Stringle, Craig Milverton et al) for PandO Cruise Lines. Further details to be announced. It’s a great time to be in the old Cariboo so why not come and join me for ten more days of jazz, jollity and sunshine?Can’t wait! For enquiries for this great holiday please phone Chris Walker: 01425 655631!

Sunday, November 1st, 2009:

Lovely to be going back to the great Guernsey Jazz Festival, organized by mastermind Trevor Cleveland. All the stars in jazz heaven! Details to be advised!

Friday, October 23rd, 2009:

With Dominic Ashworth (guitar)resenting our annual masterclass on improvisation instruction for KATE LAWRENCE at the Institute of Education, London, 10am-1pm. Sorry it’s private!

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009:

Co-leading the Digby Fairweather-Dave Shepherd All Stars for a special charity concert on behalf of the New Milton Citizens’ Advice Bureau. A great concert for a very worthy cause! For details including venue and bookings please call: Roz Glickman on 01425 628032.

Monday, October 19th, 2009:

A private function ! (not to do with the movie!!!)

Friday, October 16th, 2009:

Join TONY COMPTON (piano accordion) and DIGBY for a superb concert in aid of the Mayor’s Charity (’Sycamore’)  at Prittlewell Priory Museum, Priory Park, Southend-on-Sea (inside this time!). The music starts at 8pm; tickets are £7.50 and you can book them from Denise Simmonett on (01702)215141 or e-mail Denise at: denisesimonette@southend.gov.uk

Sunday, October 11th, 2009:

An afternoon gig (3-6pm) with Len Skeat’s All Stars featuring JOHN GARFIELD holding court with his ‘Tribute to Frank Sinatra’. Don’t miss this one - it’s fun! - nd the club is building fast!  Find us at the ‘Three in One’ wine bar, Whetstone, North London. For full details call John:0208 458 6005.

Saturday, October 10th, 2009:

Playing a special quartet session in CENTENARY SQUARE, BIRMINGHAM with my all-star Trio. Final details tbc but I’ll be there 10.00-10.45pm for a late-ish night session! Hope to see you!

Friday, October 9th, 2009:

Starring at the BEWDLEY FESTIVAL with ‘ROCKING IN RHYTHM’: Paul Jones plus the Half Dozen. For details/times please call Paul Ripley:01905 778177

A Paul Ripley Music Production:01905 778177

Friday, October 2nd, 2009:

Playing a very special concert for JANE BRABYN at Longdon Manor, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, with the Mike Piggott All Stars. Mike (as if you didn’t know!) is a great swing violinist and we’ll be combining in a tribute to Jonah Jones and Stuff Smith amid a goodtime evening of hard-swinging jazz music. For bookings in Jane’s exquisite recital hall, call her on 01608 682235 but hurry - tickets are going fast. There’s great food too!

Friday, September 25th, 2009:

Special concert with the GILL ALEXANDER TRIO and  special guest KAREN SHARP (tenor) at Beccles Church, Beccles, Suffolk (on the A146). For more details please give Gill a call on 01379 852721

Monday, September 21st, 2009:

A very special presentation of ‘Rocking in Rhythm’ starring PAUL JONES and DIGBY’S HALF DOZEN at the EVERYMAN THEATRE, Regent Stree CHELTENHAM GL50 1HQ. The Cotswold’s premier venue! For tickets/information please call:01242 572573

A Paul Ripley Music presentation:01905 778177

Saturday, September 19th, 2009:

Back at the Canary Wharf Jazz Festival (see Thursday 17th for more details/contacts). This time it’s an all-day event and I’ll be playing a trio set too later on with the great Dominic Ashworth (guitar) and Len Skeat (the Time Lord!) on double-bass. Should be a great day! Once again contact Elaine Williams for more details of this FREE event:07939 056112

Thursday, September 17th, 2009:

Compering the Wharf Jazz Festival, a series offree jazz concerts in Jubilee Park, Canary Wharf (nearest Tube/DLR station: Canary Wharf;  For more details of this evening event please call Elaine Williams:o7939 058112

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009:

Our annual appearance at the CIVIC CENTRE, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea. That’s TONY COMPTON and I -in the Mayor’s Parlour as usual, 12.00-1.pm! Look forward to seeing you there….!

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009:

DIGBY’S HALF DOZEN make a special visit to the Carshalton Jazz Club. You’ll find us at the Charles Cryer Theatre, 39 High Street, Carshalton, Surrey SM56 3BB.  Session starts at 8pm. Tel:020 8770 4959 for tickets and details!

A Paul Ripley Music presentation:01905 778177

Sunday, September 13th, 2009:

With the ‘GREAT BRITISH JAZZ BAND’ (Mike Cotton, Roy Williams, Dave Shepherd, John Barnes, Chris Gower, Nick Dawson, Len Skeat, Pete Cater) at the Mill Theatre at Sonning, Sonning Eye, near Reading, Berks. Show, after a delicious supper. starts at 8.15pm! For tickets please call:0118 969 8000. 

A Paul Ripley Music presentation:01905 778177

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009:

With Digby Fairweather’s Quartet - Tim Huskisson (piano) Len Skeat (bass) Pete Cater (drums)  - at Susan May’s great club in Hadleigh Essex. The music starts at 8.30!For full details of this (and Susan’s other great promotions) call her on:01245 420475!

Sunday, September 6th, 2009:

Back at Southend Banstand again with good friend TONY COMPTON (pianio accordian) from 2pm. Right by the soon-to-be restored Priory Museum in Priory Park! We look forward to seeing you again!

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009:

Guesting with Julian Marc Stringle at the Birchwood Park Golf Centre, Birchwood Road, Wilmington, Dartford, KENT. 8.30pm. For all details please call:01322 662038

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009:

With ‘Digby’s Dixielanders’ featuring trombonist DAVE HEWITT,  Tim Huskisson (clarinet) John China (piano) Len Skeat (bass) Mark Cecil (drums)at ‘Sylvie’s Place’, Croydon Post Office Social Club. For times/venue address and all further details, please call Sylvie on  01863 622269

Sunday, August 30th, 2009:

Presenting our great show  ’Rocking in Rhythm’ with PAUL JONES and our pollwinning HALF DOZEN at BUXTON OPERA HOUSE, Water Street, Derbyshire, SK17 6XN. For tickets please call the Box Office on:01298 72190

A Paul Ripley Music presentation:01905 778177

Saturday, August 29th, 2009:

A special concert with DIGBY’S ALL-STAR DIXIELANDERS (Tim Huskisson, Chris Gower, John China, Len Skeat and Mark Cecil) at the beautiful QUAY THEATRE, Quay Lane, Sudbury CO10 2AN. 7.30PM. A welcome return to this lovely venue!

Thursday, August 27th, 2009:

Joining the legendary actor NICOL WILLIAMSON plus CLIFF HALL and his musicians for some fun music-making in RHODES! Nicol has a new album out soon and we have two fine concerts. If you’d like to fly out and join us drop me an e-mail and I’ll supply further details!

Sunday, August 16th, 2009:

At The Globe, Wells, Norfolk with guitarist Phil Brooke and singer Stella Gradey! 7.30-10pm. A great new jazz venue! For full details call Stella:01603 872652.

Saturday, August 15th, 2009:

With old friend RON RUSSELL’S JAZZ BAND at Pembroke College. We play from 1pm. Full details from RON:07773 410133

Sunday, August 9th, 2009:

Two days at the BRECON JAZZ FESTIVAL! On Saturday I’m ‘on the buses’ - or at least the Jazz Bus from 11-1pm with Julian Marc Stringle, Dominic Ashworth and Len Skeat. Then on Sunday - from 11am-1pm - we present ‘Rocking in Rhythm’ with the full Half Dozen and PAUL JONES. For details/tickets contact ELAINE WILLIAMS:07939 058112.

After that Julian and I accelerate down the motorway for  a special presentation of ‘LADY SINGS THE BLUES’ starring VAL WISEMAN at HEVER CASTLE, 8pm! Address: Hever Castle, Near Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 7NG. Tel:01732 865224. Hope to see you and if you fill the car with petrol hopefully you can make both shows!

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009:

Helping to celebrate Cowes Week on the Isle of Wight with the HALF DOZEN and PAUL JONES. Private - sorry!!

Monday, August 3rd, 2009:

At the BEXLEY JAZZ CLUB with JOE MUDELE TRIO plus that fine clarinettist/tenorist RON DRAKE. 8.30pm at the King’s Head, Bexley High Street.For further details call Jan:0208 467 1350

Friday, July 31st, 2009:

At the ‘Spice of Life’ with the legendary RON RUSSELL BAND featuring DIG, Dave Hewitt, Tim Huskisson, Jim Douglas, Ron and Stan Bourke. 12.00-2.30pm at the ‘Spice’, Cambridge Circus, London.

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009:

Guesting with Julian Marc Stringle and the JACKIE FREE Band at Chigwell Jazz Club. 8pm. For details please call Jackie:01992 573667

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009:

With our great friend PAUL JONES and the pollwinning HALF-DOZEN  presenting ‘ROCKING IN RHYTHM’  at the PLAYHOUSE THEATRE, High Street, Weston-super-Mare BS23 1HP Show starts at 7.30. For tickets please call 01934 645544

A Paul Ripley Music presentation:01905 778177

Sunday, July 19th, 2009:

Playing at John Garfield’s new club in Whetstone, 3pm-6pm with John (Britain’s own Frank Sinatra!) plus the Len Skeat Trio. This venue is starting to take off in a big way. Give me a ring for details of the venue!

Friday, July 17th, 2009:

With the legendary ‘DAVE SHEPHERD ALL-STAR DIXIELANDERS’ (Roy Williams, Nick Dawson, Len Skeat and Stan Bourke) at the great READING REAL ALE AND JAZZ FESTIVAL. 8pm. For full details/tickets please call Festival organiser CHRIS WALKER:01425 655631

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009:

A great presentation of ‘Rocking in Rhythm’ with PAUL JONES and the HALF DOZEN at the GROVE THEATRE, DUNSTABLE. 7.30 pm. For tickets please call:01582 602080

A Paul Ripley Music production:01905 778177

Saturday, July 11th, 2009:

Hosting the National Jazz Archive’s Open Day Celebrity Interview - this year with the incomparable pollwinning trombonist ROY WILLIAMS. Starts at 2pm and as well as Roy’s reminiscences there’ll be music too from Roy with myself, Dave Gelly and the John China Trio. For full details of venue have a look at the home page of my site….there’s a great poster!

Friday, July 10th, 2009:

A welcome return to the MERCURY THEATRE Colchester for ‘ROCKIN’ IN RHYTHM’ with DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S pollwinning HALF-DOZEN and of course our extra-special guest star PAUL JONES! Details/tickets from the Mercury’s box-office:01206 573948

A Paul Ripley Presentation:01905 778177

Thursday, July 9th, 2009:

Four great days at the Birmingham International Jazz Festival. All sorts of gigs all around the City culminating in a recreation of the great M and B Jam Session which launched the BIJF twenty-five years ago. I’ll  be playing with loads of great musicians (including painists Craig Milverton and John Patrick) and the Birmingham Jam Session on Thursday 9 July at 7pm - in Cannon Hill Park again - has a host of stars including Enrico Tomasso, Mark Nightingale and many more. Details of this great event - and everything else as well - from Jim Simpson and the Big Bear folks at:0121 454 7020

Sunday, July 5th, 2009:

A welcome return for TONY COMPTON and I  to the wonderful SOUTHEND BANDSTAND, now opposite Priory Museum in Priory Park. Last time the packed audience packed onto the stage with us instead (as it was raining!) but this time it’ll be sunny I’m sure! We start at 2.00pm and carry on from there! Last time we even had a fan-letter in the ‘Evening Echo’ - thank you. (We’re back at the Bandstand on September 6th too by the way!)

Saturday, July 4th, 2009:

Special concert appearance playing two short sets  for Southend Operatic Society with TONY COMPTON (piano-accordion). Details to be announced. Further information from Paul Ripley:01905 778177

A Paul Ripley Presentation:01905 778177

Friday, July 3rd, 2009:

A return visit by our pollwinning Half-Dozen to the lovely Phyllis Court Club, Henley-on-Thames. For full details please call Paul Ripley:01905 778177

A Paul Ripley Music Presentation:01905 778177

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009:

A private masterclass, Cheam, Surrey for MARK PICKERING.

Sunday, June 28th, 2009:

With the COLIN PETERS QUARTET plus TRUDY KERR in concert at Hillyfields Park,Edmonton. A lovely way to spend an open-air afternoon!3pm-5.30.

Friday, June 26th, 2009:

Topping the bill at the UPTON-ON-SEVERN JAZZ FESTIVAL with ‘ROCKIN’ IN RHYTHM’ starring PAUL JONES and DIGBY’S HALF-DOZEN!  A very big gig at one of Brtain’s greatest jazz festivals for Sir Allan Buckley! Thanks Allan!

A Paul Ripley Presentation in association with Jazzco Ltd:01905 778177

Saturday, June 20th, 2009:

A very special day with the great JOHN PATRICK (former MD of Midlands Television) presenting a masterclass and concert in Bedford. Details to he confirmed yet, but watch this space or you can call John on 01564 784029

Thursday, June 18th, 2009:

Marching around Covent Garden with trombonist Tim Wacher All Star Marching Band! This ancient public ceremony always draws a big crowd - and you might get your picture in the paper too. The March starts around 3.45 in New Row and then calls at all four points of the Garden for the Presentation of the Roses! Details: Tim Wacher:020 8994 4086.

Saturday, June 13th, 2009:

This time ‘ROCKIN’ IN RHYTHM’ with PAUL JONES, DIG and the HALF DOZEN are starring at the great SANDS CLUB, THE OLD TOWN HALL, GAINSBOROUGH, LINCS. For details/tickets please call:01427 811118!

 A Paul Ripley Presentation!

Thursday, June 11th, 2009:

We play our great show  ’ROCKIN’ IN RHYTHM’ starring Paul JONES and the HALF DOZEN at CAMBERLEY ARTS CENTRE.  Full details of times and venue please call: Paul Ripley Management:01905 778177

 A Paul Ripley Production:01905 778177

Sunday, June 7th, 2009:

Guesting with Pete Corrigan’s ‘Band of Hope’ at the Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch. 12.30-2.30pm. For more details please call Pete on:01708 440130

Thursday, May 28th, 2009:

A very special event: the ‘CAMPBELL BURNAP MEMORIAL CONCERT IN AID OF THE NATIONAL JAZZ ARCHIVE’. This takes place at the 100 Club, 100 Oxford Street, London W1 from 12.30-2.30pm. And we are honoured to have ‘FIVE A-SLIDE’  playing for us! This all-trombone group was formed by the late Pete Strange in the 1980s but has now been re-formed by ADRIAN FRY with four more of Britain’s premier trombonists in attendance plus an all-star rhythm section featuring PETE CATER (drums). Campbell played with ‘Five-a-Slide’ in their formative years and we are very pleased that his widow Jenny Burnap will join us for the occasion. Full details can be  foundon the 100 Club website or please call Jeff, Richard or Jenny on 020 7636 0933.

Monday, May 25th, 2009:

Guesting at BEXLEY JAZZ CLUB with the legendary Joe Mudele All Stars, at the King’s Head, High Stret, BEXLEY. 8.30pm. This session is always packed for marvellous music from one of British jazz’s greatest veterans, his friends and guests! For more details please call:0208 467 1350

Friday, May 22nd, 2009:

With PAUL JONES and DIGBY’S HALF DOZEN presenting our great show ’ROCKING IN RHYTHM!’ at Huntingdon Hall, Chapel Walk, Worcester WR13 LD. Telephone:01905 611427 for tickets/information.

A Paul Ripley Presentation:01905 778177

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009:

A special appearance at the CARSHALTON JAZZ CLUB by DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN. 7.30pm.

A Paul Ripley Presentation!

Sunday, May 17th, 2009:

Coming back to one of our favourite cities! Southport Arts Centre presents ‘ROCKIN’ IN RHYTHM’ with PAUL JONES and DIGBY’s HALF-DOZEN! The Arts Centre is on Lord Street, Southport, Merseyside PR8 1DB  and for tickets/information, call 01704 540011

A Paul Ripley Presentation:01905 778177

Sunday, May 10th, 2009:

A great concert by the DAVE SHEPHERD ALL STARS  featuring DIGBY, ROY WILLIAMS, NICK DAWSON, LEN SKEAT et. al. at the Kenneth More Theatre, Oakfield Road, Ilford IG1 1BT. Box office:020 8553 4466. We sold out last time so do try and book early! Hope to see you there!

Friday, May 8th, 2009:

Guesting on the Isle of Wight with the ‘Phoenix Trio’. 8pm. For full details of venue and set-times please call Paul Ripley:01905 778177

A Paul Ripley Presentation:01905 778177

Thursday, May 7th, 2009:

Private masterclass for Mark Wallace and the Latymer School Jazz Ensemble. Wish you could be there - it’s a wonderful day!

Saturday, May 2nd, 2009:

A special solo appearance by DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF-DOZEN (the ‘British Jazz Awards’ top small group for 2008-9) at the THEATRE ROYAL, Hawley Square,  Margate CT9 1PW. For tickets, please call the box office:01843 293877.

A Paul Ripley Presentation!01905 778177

Friday, May 1st, 2009:

Special Guest at Northern Ireland’s biggest festival  the DERRY JAZZ FESTIVAL with TERRY LIGHTFOOT! Come fly with us! For full details just Google in ‘Derry Jazz Festival’ or call promoter Les Squires athis company  ’Jazzco’ on:07703 345765

Monday, April 27th, 2009:

‘An audience with Digby!’ to launch his latest book ‘Director’s Cut’. Lots of stories from forty years in jazz!  Conducted by David Nathan (Jazz Curator, National Jazz Archive) at Wansted, Essex. For full details, please call David:0208 551 3226

Friday, April 24th, 2009:

“ROCKIN ‘ IN RHYTHM’ with PAUL JONES and DIGBY’S HALF DOZEN comes to Poole Arts Centre, Kingland Road, Dorset. Tickets/enquiries: 01202 666775

A Paul Ripley Presentation:01905 778177

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009:

‘Rockin’ in Rhythm’ - this time at the Castle Arts Centre, Castle Way, Wellingborough, Northants NN8 1XA. Starring PAUL JONES and DIGBY’S HALF DOZEN! Looking forward to this one! Tickets:01933 270007

A Paul Ripley Presentation:01905 778177

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009:

Guesting at Chigwell Jazz Club, with jULIAN mARC sTRINGLE AND  the JACKIE FREE  All-Stars. 8pm. For details please call Jackie:01992 573667

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009:

A special one-off concert by Digby with old friend Tony Compton (piano accordian) at the ‘Smack’ Inn, High Street, Old Town, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex. If you’re coming by car there’s parking and the postcode (if you have SatNav!) is:SS9 2EN. You can phone the pub too:01702 476765 or e-mail organizer Ann Taylor for details at: twizdud571@hotmail.com

 This one should be fun!

Saturday, April 11th, 2009:

A very special season of concerts by Digby , his Half-Dozen and friends for ‘DIGBY FAIRWEATHER WEEK’ at the Pizza Express. For full details of our five great shows please go to my ‘Blog’ on thesite and you’ll see details of them all! To book up you can call PIZZA EXPRESS (10 Dean Street, Soho, LONDON W1D 3RW) on 0207 437 9595. Look forward to seeing you there!

Saturday, March 21st, 2009:

A REAL Riverboat Shuffle - but this time around the Caribbean on the P and O Liner ‘Oriana’! Fly to Montego Bay then out into the Carib for ten days of sun, surf and hot jazz. Co-starring the Dixieland All Stars (Digby, Julian Marc Stringle, Ian Bateman, Craig Milverton, Roger Curfey, Bobby Worth) and the Chris Walker Quintet. A Dixieland cruise with a difference! For details/information contact Chris Walker:01425 655631)

Thursday, March 19th, 2009:

A private - and very special - party to open the Grays Campus of South East Essex College and Essex University. With Tony Compton. But we have some public gigs coming up too around Essex : have a look at April 14th and 4th July!

Tuesday, March 17th, 2009:

We present ‘Rockin’ in Rhythm’ starring PAUL JONES with DIGBY’S HALF DOZEN at DARLINGTON ARTS CENTRE (Box office:01325 486555). Show starts at 7.30pm!

A Paul Ripley Presentation:01905 778177

Saturday, March 14th, 2009:

A special presentation of ‘Rockin’ in Rhythm’ at Jersey Opera House, starring PAUL JONES and DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF-DOZEN. Enquiries: 01534 448800

A Paul Ripley Presentation:01905 778177

Friday, March 6th, 2009:

With JULIAN MARC STRINGLE and JACK HONEYBOURNE’S TRIO at the Spice of Life, Cambridge Circus, LONDON (right next door to ‘Spamalot’!). 12.oo-2.30pm

Wednesday, February 18th, 2009:

An extra-special presentation of ‘Rockin’ in Rhythm’ starring PAUL JONES with DIGBY’S HALF-DOZEN at the DeMontfort Halls, Granville Road, Leicester. 7.30pm. Tickets/enquiries: 0116 233 3111

A Paul Ripley Presentation:01905 778177

Sunday, February 8th, 2009:

Back to the beautiful Mill Theatre, Sonning Eye, near Reading with the ‘GREAT BRITISH JAZZ BAND’. Cordon’bleu supper included as ever. Show 8.15. Details:David Vass:0118 969 6039

A Jack Higgins Presentation:01621 776463

Friday, February 6th, 2009:

Back to the EPSOM PLAYHOUSE with ‘THE GREAT BRITISH JAZZ BAND’! (Dave Shepherd, Mike Cotton, John Barnes, Roy Wiliams, Nick Dawson and all the gang!) Epsom Playhouse, Ashley Avenue, Epsom Surrey! Show 8.00pm. Tickets:01372  741555

Saturday, January 31st, 2009:

Our annual concert with DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN at the Berkhamsted Jazz Society, Town Hall, High Street, Berkhamsted. 8pm. Details/tickets:01442 864989 (after midday!)

Sunday, January 25th, 2009:

With our good friend PAUL JONES and the HALF DOZEN for ‘ROCKIN’ IN RHYTHM!’ this time at the BREWHOUSE THEATRE,COAL ORCHARD, TAUNTON. Tickets:01823 283244

A Paul Ripley Presentation:01905 778177

Saturday, January 24th, 2009:

With PAUL JONES and DIGY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF-DOZEN in our great show ‘ROCKIN’ IN RYTHM’. Gulbenkian Theatre, University Campus, Canterbury. Details/tickets:01227 769075

A Paul Ripley Presentation:01905 778177

Friday, January 23rd, 2009:

DIGBY, THE HALF-DOZEN and their very special guest VAL WISEMAN bring their new show ‘JAZZ GOES TO THE MOVIES’ to  the beautiful HUNTINGDON HALL, CHAPEL WALK, WORCESTER WR1 3ND. TICKETS/INFORMATION:01905 611714

Thursday, January 8th, 2009:

Guesting with the ALAN JAMES Band led by JIM BYRNE (drums) at Sandyballs Holiday Centre, New Forest. Details/tickets from Jim:01425 657466

Monday, January 5th, 2009:

Starting the New Year at Leigh Jazz Club with the Digby Fairweather All Stars featuring TIM HUSKISSON (clarinet) and some great guests!

Details and tickets from our good friend GARY:01702 482683

Saturday, January 3rd, 2009:

With the DIGBY FAIRWEATHER QUARTET at Leigh Highlands Methodist Church, Leigh Highlands, Leigh-on-Sea Essex. For tickets/enquiries contact Les Davis:01702 713971

Thursday, December 18th, 2008:

Special Christmas appearance at The Lord Hood, Creek Road, Greenwich with the great ROY WILLIAMS (pollwinning trombone giant)  and George Bridges and his Bunch. 8pm. Details:Warwick Ledlay:0208 858 2658

Friday, December 5th, 2008:

Leading the ‘GREAT BRITISH JAZZ BAND’ for the ‘Giants of Jazz’ show at Dorking Halls, Reigate Road, Dorking, Surrey. 7.30pm. Co-starring ACKER BILK’S PARAMOUNT JAZZ BAND and KENNY BALL AND HIS JAZZMEN! A great all-star evening! Tickets/details:01306 881717

A Jack Higgins Presentation:01621 776463

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008:

With RON RUSSELL’S band (Tim Huskisson, Jim Douglas, Dave Hewitt et al) for their annual Christmas party at the Walnut Tree, High Street, Yalding Kent. Don’t miss this one! Details from Ron:07773 410133

Sunday, November 30th, 2008:

A concert with our all-star tenpiece ’The Great British Jazz Band’ (featuring Mike Cotton, Dave Shepherd, John Barnes, Roy Williams, Chris Gower, Nick Dawson, Dominic Ashworth, Len Skeat, Pete Cater! - wow! what a line-up!). This one at the Willyots Centre Theatre, Darkes Lane,Potters Bar. Tickets/enquiries:01707 645005

A Jack Higgins Presentation:01621 776463 

Saturday, November 29th, 2008:

Digby plays Bridgenorth Jazz Festival for his old frend Tim Lord, with special guests Archie Cotterrell (piano) and - from the Swingle Singers - new star WENDY KNEIPER! This is an evening concert and you can get all the details fromTim on 01746 763685

Thursday, November 27th, 2008:

A special presentation - direct from their Ronnie Scott’s sellout season -  of ‘Ella and Louis’ - starring DIGBY, ANITA WARDELL and the CRAIG MILVERTON TRIO at the Park House Club, 20 Park Place, Cardiff, South Wales. This is a beautiful club and a great meal in luxury surroundings is included in the price of admission. For details, please call Rhiannon on 02920 224343 or you can e-mail her at:Rhyannon@parkhouseclub.com

Monday, November 24th, 2008:

Come and hear some nice songs from 7pm - 8.30 with DIGBY, VAL WISEMAN and BRIAN DEE who are appearing for Keith McDowell as part of the new jazz season at the REFORM CLUB, 104 Pall Mall, London. For further details of this exclusive session, please contact Keith on 07768765499

Sunday, November 23rd, 2008:

With the DIGBY FAIRWEATHER QUARTET celebrating ‘Twenty years of the National Jazz Archive’! Stories, fun and plenty of great music! 11.30am in the foyer of The Stables Theatre at Wavendon for Sir John Dankworth and Dame Cleo Laine (who knows, you might see them!!). Tickets/enquiries:01908 280814

Sunday, November 23rd, 2008:

A special trip to the STABLES THEATRE, Wavendon to talk about the NATIONAL JAZZ ARCHIVE for their ‘JAZZ MATTERS’ season. The special guest is DAVID NATHAN, Archivist at the NJA;there’ll be music on CD too - and hopefully Sir John and Dame Cleo will drop in! The show starts at 11.30 in the morning and you can get tickets from BECKY at 01908 583151!

Saturday, November 22nd, 2008:

Private function (tbc) at Bures.

Friday, November 21st, 2008:

Our annual concert for PAGLESHAM CHURCH with special guest TONY COMPTON. At the Church, Church End, Paglesham, Essex. Concert starts at 7.30. Tickets and information from VAL WHITTINGHAM:01702 258616

Thursday, November 20th, 2008:

Hosting the ‘Annual Celebrity Lecture’ at the National Jazz Archive with our very special guest Mr. ACKER BILK.

7.30pm for the National Jazz Archive:details of venue/tickets, please call DAVID NATHAN on 020 8502 0181

Sunday, November 16th, 2008:

Presentation concert for Ernie Locke by ‘DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN’ at the Kenneth Moore Theatre, Oakfield Road, Ilford Essex. 7.30pm (Box Office:0208 553 4466)

A Paul Ripley Promotion:01905 778177

Saturday, November 15th, 2008:

VAL WISEMAN (star of ‘Lady sings the Blues’ for two decades) joins DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN for another  special presentation of their show ‘Jazz Goes to the Movies!’. See Digby Fairweather’s ‘Newsletter no.1′ and his website for details of this fantastic presentation. This time at one of Britain’s greatest jazz venues, THE SANDS, The Old Town Hall, Gainsborough, Lincs. 8.30pm (Tickets/enquiries:01427 811118)

A Paul Ripley presentation:01905 778177

Thursday, November 13th, 2008:

A special session with JULIAN MARC STRINGLE and trio at the BIRCHWOOD PARK GOLF CLUB,Birchwood Road, Dartford DA2 7HJ. For details, phone Hugh/Marian:0208 325 3999

Friday, November 7th, 2008:

A special appearance by DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN at Henley Jazz Society for Dennis Cox. 8pm. Details: Paul Ripley:01905 778177

A Paul Ripley Booking:01905 778177

Friday, October 31st, 2008:

Starting three days at the great GUERNSEY JAZZ FESTIVAL for Trevor Cleveland. More stars than you see in Heaven! Come fly with me! Details fromTrevor Cleveland:01481 727637

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008:

With VAL WISEMAN and BRIAN DEE (piano) singing and playing some nice songs at the REFORM CLUB, 104 Pall Mall, LONDON SW1Y 5EW. 6.00-8.15pm. Enquiries:0207 930 9374

Saturday, October 11th, 2008:

As above!

Saturday, October 11th, 2008:

As above!

Saturday, October 11th, 2008:

Starting our three-night Autumn season at RONNIE SCOTT’S, 47 FRITH STREET LONDON with DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF-DOZEN and special guest ANITA WARDELL! Book early:020 7439 0747

Via Paul Ripley Presentations:01905 778177

Sunday, October 5th, 2008:

Starring at the Queens Theatre Hornchurch with Pete Corrigan’s Band of Hope. Session starts at 1pm (Details:01708 440130)

Saturday, September 27th, 2008:

With the ‘GREAT BRITISH JAZZ BAND’ at the Bournemouth Jazz Festival. Details:01425  627107)

A Jack Higgins Presentation:01621 776463

Friday, September 26th, 2008:

With the DAVE SHEPHERD ALL STAR DIXIELANDERS and special guest KENNY BALL at the Bournemouth Jazz Festival. Session starts at 2.30pm. Details:01425 627107

Wednesday, September 24th, 2008:

With VAL WISEMAN and DIGBY’S HALF-DOZEN presenting ‘Jazz Goes to the Movies’ at Blackwood Miners’ Institute. (Blackwood is north of Newport and nearby to Cwmbran on the A467 off the M4 so it’s an easy trip!). All your favourites from the Silver Screen (or the video club!)

A Paul Ripley Presentation: for more details call Paul Ripley:01905 778177)

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008:

At the PIZZA EXPRESS with all-star cast. 8.30pm.10Dean Street, London W1.

Sunday, September 21st, 2008:

At the Mill Theatre, Sonning Eye, Sonning (near Reading) with PAUL JONES and DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN in ‘Blowin’ the Blues!’. Concert:8.15pm with supper beforehand. Box Office:0118 969 8000

A Jack Higgins Presentation:01621 776463

Saturday, September 20th, 2008:

In concert with our all star ten-piece ‘The Great British Jazz Band’ (starring Dave Shepherd, John Barnes, Roy Williams et al) for Leon Morelli at the Carlyon Bay Hotel, St. Austell, Cornwall. It’s a long way but worth the trip!

A Jack Higgins Presentation:01621 776463

Friday, September 19th, 2008:

Guesting in a special concert for good friend GILL ALEXANDER with her Quartet at Beccles Church, (near Lowestoft on the A146). 7.30pm.  Details:call Gill on 01379 852721

Thursday, September 18th, 2008:

Duo concert with good friend MARK WALLACE (piano) and guest singer WENDY NEIPER atSuttons Hospital, Charterhouse Square, London EC1 6AN Admission FREE with wine to follow the music - but you need to book! For tickets/details please ring:0207 251 9056

Wednesday, September 17th, 2008:

In concert with TONY COMPTON in the Mayor’s Parlour, Southend Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, Southend on Sea. 12-1pm. Our annual visit!

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008:

Presenting ‘ROCKIN’ IN RHYTHM’, our brand-new show featuring PAUL JONES and DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN at the HARLEQUIN, Redhill, Surrey. Book early. For tickets/enquiries ring:01737 765547

 A Paul Ripley Presentation:01905 778177

Thursday, September 11th, 2008:

As above!

Saturday, September 6th, 2008:

Presenting ‘Rockin’ in Rhythm’ starring PAUL JONES and DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF-DOZEN! At the HALL FOR CORNWALL, BACK QUAY, TRURO. Concert:7.30. BOOK EARLY: Box Office:01872 262466

A Paul Ripley Presentaion:01905 778177

Friday, September 5th, 2008:

Presenting ‘JAZZ GOES TO THE MOVIES’,starring VAL WISEMAN (of ‘Lady sings the Blues’) and DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN at The Artrix Theatre, 1 School Lane, Bromsgrove. Don’t miss this fantastic new presentation featuring all your favourite songs from the Silver Screen - and the DVD Club! 7.30pm Details/tickets:01527 572730

A Paul Ripley Presentation:01905 778177

Thursday, September 4th, 2008:

Duo concert with good friend Mark WALLACE at Charterhouse Square, LONDON EC1. Admission free. For tickets/details please call:0207 251 9056

Monday, August 25th, 2008:

Billtopping with JULIAN MARC STRINGLE at the Old Duke Jazz Festival! With Cass Caswell’s All Stars.  Session starts at 4pm! The Old Duke, 45 King Street, Bristol. Details:0117 927 7137

Tuesday, August 19th, 2008:

With the Pizza Express All Stars featuring TOMMY WHITTLE in a special memorial concert for the late Allan Ganley. Pizza Express, Dean Street, London W1. Music starts 8.30-ish. A very special evening!

Friday, August 15th, 2008:

Back at the ‘Spice of Life’, Cambridge Circus;this time with the Ron Russell All Stars!(featuring Dave Hewitt, Tim Huskisson, Jim Douglas, Ron Russell and the great Stan Bourke!) 12.oo-3pm. The third chance to see ‘Spamalot’ next door

Thursday, August 14th, 2008:

A very special BENEFIT CONCERT for Southend’s great friend to music, Roger Pearce! WithTony Compton and friends. Details:01702 435727

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008:

With ‘Spice of Life’ AllStars, ‘Spice of Life’ Cambridge Circus, London (Still next door to ‘Spamalot’!) 12.00-3pm

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008:

Back to ‘Digby’s Place’ at the Railway Hotel, Clifftown Road, Southend-on-Sea (opposite Southend Central Station!). Details:contact Dave or Danny at the Railway:(01702)343194. With TONY COMPTON and guests tba!!! See you there!

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008:

Playing for COWES WEEK, ISLE OF WIGHT with DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF-DOZEN and PAUL JONES!!!! For details of venue/times please contact SUE BRINTON:01983 246241

Sunday, August 3rd, 2008:

Special concert to celebrate the re-opening of Southend Bandstand in beautiful Priory Park, Prittlewell, Southend on Sea. With TONY COMPTON (piano accordion) 2pm-ish.

Friday, August 1st, 2008:

‘Rockin’ in Rhythm!’ With DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN and PAUL JONES. Good to be back for CarolineRichardson at NORWICH PLAYHOUSE, 42-58 St.George’s Street, Norwich NR3 1AB Box Office:01603 598598. Book early! Concert 7.30pm

A Paul Ripley Presentation.

Sunday, July 27th, 2008:

With the ‘GREAT BRITISH JAZZ BAND’ at the beautiful Mill Theatre, Sonning Eye, Reading Berkshire. Dave Shepherd, Roy Williams, Mike Cotton and all the gang! The show starts at 8.15pm.  Details/tickets: David Vass 0118 969 6039

Saturday, July 26th, 2008:

Presenting ‘An afternoon with Dave Shepherd’ as part of the National Jazz Archive’s Open Day 2008. A conversation with Dave followed by an all-star session with ‘Dave Shepherd and Friends’. 2pm-4.30, Loughton Methodist Church, High Street, Loughton, Essex. Details:David Nathan:020 8502 0181

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008:

Star concert with DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN and PAUL JONES!At Boisdale’s of Belgravia, 15 Eccleston St., London SW1.9.30-11.30pm

Book early - sold out last time!Partyjazz:020 8539 5229

A Party Jazz Presentation (020 8539 5229)

Friday, July 18th, 2008:

With VAL WISEMAN and DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF-DOZEN at The Barn, Carlton, Bedfordshire. 8pm (Details:01702 435727)

A John Tusting Presentation.

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008:

Jazz trip to  Bittburg Germany  with Tim Lord’s Dixieland All Stars:Digby, Roy Williams, Julian Marc Stringle, Nick Millward and an all-star cast! There are still places available on this Dixieland joy-ride:for details contact TIM LORD on 01746 765737 or (m)07710 242446. Come fly with us!

Saturday, July 12th, 2008:

A special concert with Digby Fairweather’s All Stars in the grounds of the Palace Rooms, Bishops Waltham, Hampshire. 2pm-5pm. Details/tickets:Tim Wills:01489 893274. Then (after a flying leap!) at the Court Theatre, Pendley, Station Road, Tring Hertfordshire, starring with DAVE MOORWOO0D’S RASCALS OF RHYTHM featuring SUSAN VALLIANT SPEER. 8pm. (details:Ian Martin (01296 668072)

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008:

Leading the ten-piece all-star  ’Great British Jazz Band’ (Dave Shepherd, Roy Wiliams, Nick Dawson et al) at the Concorde, Eastleigh, near Southampton for our dear friend Cole Mathieson. Concert starts 9.00pm. Details/tickets:023 8065 1478

PS:Don’t forget to read Cole’s new book ‘Fifty years of jazz at the Concorde’

A Jack Higgins presentation:01621 776463